Hot Prop Tricks How-Tos
How To: Do magic tricks with props
In this video series, watch as magician Joseph Salazar teaches how to do different magic tricks with different items. Get free advice on how to tricks like the floating handkerchief, the milk pitcher trick, the cut rope trick, the magician's bouquet, the floating ball, and more.
How To: Do the silk and ball magic trick
In this videos series, our experts Grace Fraga & Glenn Schneider will show you how to do the silk and ball magic trick. They will teach you about the supplies you'll need, all about the different balls you'll use, and teach you how to change the balls. They will also teach you how to handle the wand and finish the trick theatrically.
How To: Get magic lessons from a clown
In this video series, our expert Ayejaye will teach you all about schmoozing and magic: he'll show you how to do the cockroach trick, how to work the crowd, how to swallow a sword, how to make a ring from a dollar bill and other dollar bill tricks, and how to do the bubbles trick.
How To: Balance a penny on a spinning coat hanger
Mr. G teaches you how to balance a penny on a bent hanger and then spin the hanger with the penny still balanced around your index finger.
How To: Balance two forks on a flaming toothpick
Mr. G shows you a trick that you can do to defy gravity with two forks and a flaming toothpick.
How To: Use magic tricks at a party
There are entertaining card tricks performed by our expert that are easy to learn and fun for everyone. Learn the typical cup trick or the more complicated magic Mentalism Trick. Make sure you have the needed props for the rope trick or the floating ball trick.
How To: Put an egg in a bottle and retrieve it
Here is an inventive way to retrieve an egg once it has been magically placed into a bottle. Dazzle the audience with two magic tricks in one as you make an egg appear in a bottle and then magically make it appear outside of the bottle. This is a great two for one trick that takes only minutes.
How To: Do rope magic tricks
In this street magic and illusion revealed video series, learn how to do rope magic tricks. Our expert magician will show you how to do the one handed knot trick, the three ropes to one trick, how to cut a rope in half and restore it, the ring and rope trick, and more. Get tips and pointers for executing these simple tricks for friends and strangers alike. Learn to astound and amaze…but first practice, practice, practice.
How To: Balance a quarter on a quarter
Kipkay shows you how to balance a quarter on a quarter which is an advanced magic trick. The secret is you put a hole in the bottom of the top quarter and a pin on the top of the bottom quarter.
How To: Unlock police handcuffs
Kipkay shows you how to escape from a pair of handcuffs with only a bobby pin just like Harry Houdini did. You peel away the plastic protective covering from the bobby pin and you put the end of the bobby pin in the keyhole of the handcuffs.
How To: Do fire breathing basics
In this series of circus and carnival instructional videos, our expert on party entertainment will tell you everything you need to know about breathing fire. Do fire breathing basics - Part 1 of 14.
How To: Perform the Pakistan jumping knot rope trick
David J. Castle teaches you a magic trick in which you appear to make a knot jump from one strand of rope to another. You can use two different colored lengths of rope for a more impressive effect. Perform the Pakistan jumping knot rope trick.
How To: Perform the magic knot-tying trick
Magician Dave J. Castle teaches you how to magically tie a knot in a regular rope without letting go of either of the ends.
How To: Make a cat's cradle from a piece of string
Relive your fond childhood memories by making some fun shapes out of string! Cat's cradle is one of the most popular schoolyard games, involving a piece of string and two players. The object is to create a series of figures and seeing how many you can make before you can't make any more.
How To: Perform the flip coin vanish trick
A newer variation of the flip coin vanish. A magic trick in which you appear to make a coin vanish in mid flip and then reappear. This trick can be done using any regular coin. Perform the flip coin vanish trick.
How To: Win Heads & Tails coin toss everytime
An easy coin toss magic trick involving palming that will allow you to manipulate the outcome of a coin toss.
How To: Perform the paper shaker through a table trick
Criss Angel shows you how to perform and magic trick in which you make a pepper shaker pass through a table. This trick could also work with a glass, cup, or similar object. Perform the paper shaker through a table trick.
How To: Perform the cartesian diver trick
A magic trick in which you appear to make a straw and paper clip float freely in an empty water bottle. This also makes a great science lesson about water pressure.
How To: Perform an easy trick with toothpicks
A simple magic trick in which you appear to make toothpicks move on their own using drops of water.
How To: Make flash paper the easy way
Want to show off using the fancy flames of magicians? This video will show you how to easily make flash paper. To normally make flash paper is a complicated process involving sulphuric acid and nitric acid.. here's an easy way using toilet paper, an old flare and a camping stove.
How To: Perform the magic jumping ring trick
Watch this instructional video to learn how to perform the jumping ring trick. This trick is so simple, it takes absoulutely no talent whatsoever, and rarely fools the audience.
How To: Make a coin disappear by snapping your fingers
This magic trick requires a coin, your ability to snap your fingers, and long sleeves. If you possess all of these then you too can become a world class magician. Learn to make a coin disappear out of the palm of your hand with just the snap of a finger. Although the video is super short, it's straight to the point — no illusion here! Make a coin disappear by snapping your fingers.
How To: Make a sponge ball disappear
Here is a beginner level disappearing trick easy to learn and guaranteed to amaze. Learn to make a ball disappear right before your audiences eyes. A sponge ball works best but their are other alternatives that will work just as well. Make a sponge ball disappear.
How To: Break a fork with mental power
Here is another magic trick to add to your collection. Learn how to break a fork seemingly with your mind. This trick requires little prep time and will make your audience believe that you have supernatural mental abilities.
How To: Lift an ice cube with out touching it
Learn a neat little trick for little money and big outcomes. All you need is water, salt, string and ice and you too can make an ice cube lift off the table without touching it. Learn to make a cube of ice float off the table and never worry about cold fingers again. Lift an ice cube with out touching it.
How To: Change a burning paper into a dollar bill
Here is a trick that will work well in bars and on the street. Learn how to make a dollar bill appear from a burning piece of paper and amaze crowds everywhere. Money never came so easy as you materialize a dollar bill from a burnt piece of paper. Change a burning paper into a dollar bill.
How To: Make your fingers appear on fire without burning them
Want to make your fingers look like they have flames shooting out of them? Learn how to protect your fingers while they are ablaze and make your friends think you are impervious to pain. Use easy to find material to protect your fingers while you light each one on fire.
How To: Make a cup float
If you are into levitating things then here is the trick for you. Learn how to levitate a cup off of a table. Add this trick to the other levitation tricks and create an arsenal of wicked sweet magic tricks.
How To: Perform simple rope trick
Here is a creative yet simple magic trick that will sure to make heads spin. Learn to make a rope travel through your neck like a knife slicing into butter. This trick is very easy to perform and a lot of fun as well.
How To: Perform the shoestring magic trick
Learn how to tie your shoes without your hands. This nifty little magic trick will make your parents scratch their head and your little siblings want to be more like you than ever. Tie your shoes without using your hands and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Perform the shoestring magic trick.
How To: Cut a cigarette and put it back together
Watch this instructional video to learn how to cut a cigarette and put it back together. Ever wonder how magicians cut people in half then put them back. Well, this is the same trick just with a cigarette.
How To: Make a signed coin go through a bottle revealed
Ever wonder how they got the coin to move through the bottle from your hand? Well here is the answer and it is as simple as making pb and j. Learn how to move a coin through a bottle and astonish all your friends. Make a signed coin go through a bottle revealed.
How To: Make a coin go through rubber
Here is a magic trick for the kids. Ever want to learn how to make a coin go through something? Be the first kid on your block to learn how to make a coin go through a jar and make all your friends believers in your magical abilities. Make a coin go through rubber.
How To: Do a rope trick
You can learn how to do a rope trick. All you need is rope and two fingers. You put the rope around your finger and a friend's finger and then remove the rope with your fingers connected.
How To: Make your fingers smoke
Are you so hot you're smokin'? Well you will be if you can pull the magic trick in this how-to video off! Watch this instructional video and see just how to make your fingers smoke. This trick can be tried out any time you've got a box of matches and a water faucet handy.
How To: Make a magical toilet roll
You can learn how to make a magical magnetic toilet roll. To do this, you need a paper roll, a piece of paper, glue, and scissors. You cut the roll into two pieces, connect the roll to the piece of paper, and mark the middle gap to make inserting the third stripe more accurate.
How To: Make a pen vanish completely
You can learn how to make a pen vanish completely. To do this, you need an elastic band, safety pin, and pen. You tie the pin to the elastic and the top of the pen and attach it up your sleeve.
How To: Do a magic ring trick
This video demonstrates the magic ring trick. It is thoroughly shown and explained, so watch this video and amaze the neighborhood kids. Do a magic ring trick.
How To: Do a magic coin balance
This video gives a demonstration of magic coin balancing. Amaze your children with this trick. Do a magic coin balance.
How To: Break a brick with a glass bottle
This video demonstrates how to break a brick with a glass bottle with out breaking the bottle. Break a brick with a glass bottle.